Incident Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X A19-183,
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Date:Thursday 15 June 1944
Time:06:53
Type:Silhouette image of generic beau model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Bristol Beaufighter TF Mk X
Owner/operator:30 (City of Sale) Sqn RAAF
Registration: A19-183
MSN: (ex.LZ324)
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage: Minor
Location:RAAF Tadji Airstrip, West Sepik -   Papua New Guinea
Phase: Landing
Nature:Military
Departure airport:RAAF Tanji strip, New Guinea
Destination airport:RAAF Tanji strip
Narrative:
Beaufighter Mk.X A19-183 (ex.LZ324) 30 Sqdn RAAF (LY-H)
T/o from RAAF Tadji airstrip at 06:43 hrs for mission.
Early return at 06:53 hrs for due mechanical fault. 15/06/1944
Crew:
P/O (Aus.406541) John Henry TREGOWETH (pilot) RAAF - Ok
W/O (Aus.409540) Henry James HAMMERSLEY (nav.) RAAF - Ok

Sources:

http://www.beaufighter30squadronraaf.com.au/A19-173.html
http://www.adf-serials.com.au/2a19.htm

History of this aircraft

Other occurrences involving this aircraft
20 June 1944 A19-183 30 (City of Sale) Sqn RAAF 0 RAAF Tadji Airstrip, West Sepik min

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
17-Jun-2021 17:03 Nepa Added [Operator]
26-Jun-2023 02:17 Ron Averes Updated [[Operator]]

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